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Assault of the Sasquatch

Name: Assault of the Sasquatch
Director: Andrew Gernhard
Released: 2010
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2010

Director

Andrew Gernhard

Runtime

75 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Assault of the Sasquatch is a typical independent horror film. It emphasizes traditional genre storytelling and the conflict between a hunter and a mythical creature, rather than exploring complex social issues. The cast includes some ethnic diversity, but the narrative follows established genre conventions. The film functions as a traditional horror piece without challenging social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Assault of the Sasquatch have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The plot revolves around a conflict between a poacher and a mythical creature, sticking to a conventional genre format.

How does Assault of the Sasquatch portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes female actors, but the story focuses on masculine themes like hunting and fighting. There are no specific character arcs for female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Assault of the Sasquatch?

Fair

The film has a diverse cast with actors like Alex Exum and Cristina Santiago. However, the setting uses typical urban noir elements that might reinforce certain stereotypes.

How does Assault of the Sasquatch represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie deals with survivalist horror, focusing on man versus nature. It touches on the decay of institutions but does not critically examine Western systems.

Does Assault of the Sasquatch include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The story does not include neurodivergent individuals or those with chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The film has a diverse cast, featuring actors like Andrea Sáenz and Alex Exum.
It explores themes of environmental exploitation and the tension between humans and nature.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and does not address non-cisgender identities.
The story heavily relies on masculine themes of hunting and combat.
The urban setting uses common noir clichés that may reinforce certain stereotypes.

Official Synopsis

When a merciless bear poacher is caught and arrested deep in the woods of a state park, he and his truck are taken to a neglected precinct in the heart of a dying city. Unbeknown-st to the authorities, the impounded truck holds a deadly cargo in the form of the legendary Sasquatch. Now, stuck in an unfamiliar world, the creature will let nothing and no one stop it from coming face-to-face with the unscrupulous man who ruthlessly ripped it from its environment. Taking an inventive and action packed approach, "Sasquatch Assault" breaths new and exciting life into the immortal legend of Bigfoot.

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